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you actually have to "go outside" and "build some communism" to learn how to be a communist. not all knowledge comes from books and articles, and you can learn a lot from IRL organising (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 years ago by cleoburymortimer@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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seriously. it's not that big a deal. if people in gaza are still standing up to their oppressors every day then you likely have zero excuse for not doing more IRL shit (political reading and writing at home are good, but don't mean anything if you're not applying that theory as practice and then assessing the results and adjusting your practice accordingly).

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[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 40 points 2 years ago

This post was literally the push that got me to join an org, literally just now.

...Well, I started the process of joining an org just now - it's going to take a few days - but you get the idea.

By Jove, 2024 will be the year that I go from "Internet shitposter with good opinions" to "Proper Revolutionary". One of my resolutions for 2024 was in fact to join an org, but I've been trying to be a Stakhanovite with my one-year plans, going a bit ahead of schedule!

[-] Pluto@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago

Good job!

[-] ULS@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Careful... It's darker than your think out there. You need to be ready for real war.

[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 18 points 2 years ago

Would you like to elaborate?

[-] Awoo@hexbear.net 35 points 2 years ago

Lol don't listen to them, just prepare to expect some very boring weekly/bi-weekly meetings. Attend them anyway and diligently get the work done.

[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 16 points 2 years ago

Yeah, that's what I figured.

[-] Woly@hexbear.net 14 points 2 years ago

Also fight the biggest communist there on the very first day, that way all the other communists will know what you're about.

[-] DamarcusArt@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Should make sure you're working out and staying fit and active. If you're going to attend protests and things, you do want to be prepared for when shit hits the fan or if someone throws a punch at you (which may or may not happen depending on where you live, still better to just be able to handle it if it does come up)

[-] polskilumalo@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 years ago

I think it's definitely too early to prepare for that. At most one would need to prepare physically for potential skirmishes at protests and manifestations, but even those can be avoided.